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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 613.56 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 613.56 and 358.29 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 613.56 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/613.56 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 613.56 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 219,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,832.41/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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